Program areas at Cosley Foundation
The Foundation provides financial support to help fund the operation of the Cosley zoo by the wheaton park district. The zoo's operations include free admission to all children under the age of 18 y/o, regardless of residence within the wheaton park district bounds and free admission to all wheaton park district adults. Admission to the zoo allows access to more than 20 animal exhibits, including a duck pond and chicken coop where visitors can participate in animal feedings for a small additional fee. Within the grounds of the zoo there is also a unique gift shop and small concessions stand. Since 2000, the Cosley zoo has maintained accreditation by the association of zoos & aquariums (aza), and as such adheres to the world's strictest standards of animal welfare and conservation advocacy within every aspect of its operating plan. The zoo is also beloved by the community for its strong and inclusive educational programs, with education being a primary operational focus.
The Foundation provides financial support for the advancement of the zoo's capital master plan. The Foundation invests in donor relationship building and the engagement of subject matter experts to prepare for the first phase of our master plan: a new and vastly improved parking lot.
The Foundation, in accordance with a donor's wishes, is providing one scholarship in memory of the former president of the Foundation.
Employee salaries
Who funds Cosley Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Cosley Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Peter Davia | Operations Manager | | 2023-05-19 |
| Cathy Mousseau | Campaign Manager | | 2023-05-19 |
| Tami Romejko | Manager | | 2023-05-19 |
| Michael J Benard | Secretary | $0 | 2023-09-14 |
| Shayne Purdue | Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Cosley Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $974,401 | $503,820 | 93.4% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $12,666 | $380 | 3233.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $136,439 | $136,594 | -0.1% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $138,656 | $158,532 | -12.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $559 | $500 | 11.8% |
| Total revenues | $1,262,721 | $799,826 | 57.9% |
Organizations like Cosley Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Virginia Beach, VA | $4,249,748 |
| The Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $2,889,576 |
| Lehigh Valley Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Schnecksville, PA | $4,431,353 |
| Chahinkapa Zoo Association | 501(c)(3) | Wahpeton, ND | $867,436 |
| East Idaho Aquarium Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,319,886 |
| Seneca Park Zoo Society | 501(c)(3) | Rochester, NY | $4,586,471 |
| Dakota Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Bismarck, ND | $2,735,440 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Salina, KS | $5,613,282 |
| Austin Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $3,158,804 |
| Connecticut Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Bridgeport, CT | $5,803,461 |
Data update history
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Domanada Foundation November 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 102 E Wesley St
- Wheaton, IL 60187
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- DuPage County, IL
- Website URL
- cosleyzoo.org/Â
- Phone
- (630) 665-4710
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-3461739
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1985
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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